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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,009.40, 1,377,014.10 and 286,922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,009.40, 1,377,014.10 and 286,922.20 is: 430,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,009.40 : 1,377,014.10 = 286,922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,009.40/1,377,014.10 = 286,922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,009.40x = 1,377,014.10 × 286,922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,009.40x = 395,095,915,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,095,915,003.02/918,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,383.30

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